March 03, 2022
APOPKA | As a myriad of vendors and performers from the northeast made their way to sunny Florida for the annual Ukrainian Festival at the Apopka Amphitheater, they received news that their homeland had been invaded by Russia. While they hoped for the best, they had to face a new reality. Since then, daily calls … Continue reading “Ukrainians rely on faith in the face of war”
I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you (John 13:34). My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Think about the people who have formed you in your faith and how they love you as Jesus loves. Those who come to my mind immediately are my parents, grandparents, … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: I give you a new commandment”
ORLANDO | In response to the ever-increasing numbers of people becoming addicted to or victims of pornography, Bishop John Noonan designated March 12-13 as Safe Haven Sunday in the Diocese of Orlando. The weekend is set aside for priests and ministry leaders to directly address the societal harms of pornography within the context of the … Continue reading “Safe Haven Sunday”
To mark the beginning of Lent, Deacon Dave Camous, Director of Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese or Orlando, headed for Disney Springs to make sure Catholic high school students visiting from Nashville could worship the Lord and evangelize on Ash Wednesday. Deacon Camous said this is the second time he has received this request, having … Continue reading “Deacon ministers to Disney tourists”